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    What is the radius of a heliosynchronous orbit

    What is the radius of a "heliosynchronous" orbit Homework Statement The Sun rotates approximately every 26 days. What is the radius of a "heliosynchronous" orbit, that is an orbit that stays in the same spot of the sun. Homework Equations r = ((GMT^2)/(4pi^2))^1/3 The suns mass is...
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    Solve Equatorial Orbit: 12 Hours, Radius & Speed

    Homework Statement A satellite is to be put into an equatorial orbit with an orbital period of 12 hours. Given: 12 Hours = 12 X 60 X 60 seconds What is the radius? What is the orbital speed? How many times a day will the satellite be over the same point on the equator if the satellite...